Seizure Triggers

Seizure Triggers

• Seizures often happen randomly and unpredictably, but a variety of situations can trigger epileptic seizures.

• Extreme stress
• Lack of sleep
• Watching flashing or strobe lights
• Low blood sugar
• Starvation or dehydration
• Excessive intake of alcohol
• Withdrawing from an addictive drug (including alcohol)
• Hormonal changes
• Infection
• Illness
• High fevers (in children)
• Certain medications
• Not taking medication as instructed